professional development

 Samuel Owusu (MPP '25) helps Michigan strengthen early childhood data systems so leaders can see if public investments are reaching the children and families they are designed to serve   In a transitional kindergarten classroom, a teacher may see a ...

To improve early learning programs nationwide, policymakers and funders are investing in curriculum, professional development, and assessments. However, ensuring educational partners are well-prepared to deliver them remains a crucial step. With a ne...

As the Biden administration and early childhood advocates across the country push for universal preschool for all three- and four-year-olds, Christina Weiland, professor of education and public policy at the University of Michigan’s Ford School of Pu...